Upul Dissanayake

Technology Leader | A Student of Life

Solutions. Companies. Teams.

Head of Solutions | Director
Sep 2024 – Present | United Kingdom
Rumobix UK Limited · Full-time
  • Co-founded for EdTech Initiative - Comprehensive STEM Programs for Children, and driving technical solutions.
Senior Operative - Traceability & Labeller
Mar 2024 – Aug 2024 | United Kingdom
Dunbia Group · Full-time
  • Managed labeling machines, production lines, and QA compliance aligned with strict UK supermarket branding and allergen standards.
  • Monitored production output against daily targets while driving team collaboration.
Head - Digital Applications
Mar 2021 – Nov 2023 | Sri Lanka
Airtel Sri Lanka · Full-time
  • Served as Digital Product Owner across 9+ mobile and web applications integrated with core BSS/telecom platforms.
  • Led a 45+ multidisciplinary team, reducing delivery effort by 3 months while scaling the "My Airtel" app to over 2 million Play Store downloads.
  • Program managed the delivery of a real-time marketing (RTM/CVM) solution and launched a virtual SIM web activation portal.
  • Recognized as Winner of the 2021 Airtel Excellence Awards (Go App Team Lead).
Senior Solution Consultant
Mar 2020 – Feb 2021 | Hybrid
OlayGo (Startup) · Full-time
  • Led greenfield technical solution design and business analysis for multi-sided platforms in affordable school transport and road safety.
Chief Information Officer
Sep 2013 – Mar 2020 | Sri Lanka
Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited · Full-time
  • Championed enterprise-wide digital change, leading Insurtech teams across information security, architecture, data management, and infrastructure.
  • Served as Country Program Manager for the regional rollout of the Allianz Business System (ABS) across APAC.
  • Scaled the IT organization from 12 to 90+ members and built an in-house development team that launched 5 first-to-market mobile apps and web portals.
  • Spearheaded Robotic Process Automation (RPA) from scratch, achieving an 80% productivity boost.
  • Awards: ETNow 'Innovative Leader Award' (BFSI Category, 2018) & Allianz 'Director’s Award' Winner (2017).
Group IT Manager | CEO / Director (Capital Trust IT)
Sep 2009 – Aug 2013 | Sri Lanka
Capital TRUST Holdings Group · Full-time
  • Directed enterprise ICT strategies, server virtualization, disaster recovery setups, and nationwide branch network integrations.
  • Spearheaded the end-to-end development and launch of a critical Margin Trading Application and three major online trading systems.
Information Technology Manager
Jul 2005 – Aug 2009 | Sri Lanka
Ceylinco Group (Enspire Technologies & Ceylinco Shriram) · Full-time
  • Directed web technology strategy and enterprise software delivery across group subsidiaries.
  • Spearheaded the strategic overhaul of core financial applications and built bespoke microfinance platforms from the ground up.
Group Information Technology Manager
May 2004 – Jun 2005 | Sri Lanka
Ocean View Limited · Full-time
  • Rejoined the resorts under new ownership following a special request by the Group Chairman to ensure operational and service continuity.
Regional Manager
May 2003 – Apr 2004 | Sri Lanka
Kobian Technologies (Pvt) Ltd · Full-time
  • Directed operations and IT sales across two district Service Centers. Exceeded sales targets by 130% by strategizing and winning 3 major government supply tenders.
Group Information Technology Manager
Nov 1997 – May 2003 | Sri Lanka
Ocean View Limited · Full-time
  • Led full-scale computerization and custom software development, modern hospitality management systems across resorts.
  • Successfully executed the Y2K compliance program single-handedly with zero outside assistance.
System Analyst Programmer
May 1997 – Oct 1997 | Sri Lanka
Fountain Apparel (Pvt) Ltd · Full-time
  • Provided vital technical and functional support for mission-critical payroll processing and warehouse stock control systems.
  • Engineered a custom stock control system from the ground up, mapping the complete operational flow from raw materials to the production floor.

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